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How to allocate more RAM to a game in Windows

Some applications in Windows require more RAM to run than others. Games require far more random access memory (RAM), otherwise known as operative memory, to run than word processing apps because they have intense graphics requirements. Windows 10 typically allocates RAM automatically to each program with a limit on how much they can use. While this system is adequate for most apps, some games may suffer from slow performance or long load times because of their RAM limitation. The best way to rectify this issue is by allocating more RAM

Back 4 Blood Hoffman Guide: Best Weapons and Cards

Top GamesImage courtesy of Turtle Rock StudiosLooking to play Hoffman in Back 4 Blood? Here's how you can maximize his potential.Hoffman, one of the unlockable Cleaners in Back 4 Blood, is a bit of a doomsday prepper and conspiracy theorist. He originally boarded up his house with his mother once the infection hit, and hunkered down to ride out the initial wave. After his mother passed away and his supplied dwindled, Hoffman left his house and emerged into the wake of the Devil Worm. He soon joined up with the

How to Unlock All Characters in Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles

Top GamesImage courtesy of CyberConnect2There are 18 characters to unlock in Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles. Here's what you need to know in order to unlock them all. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is the latest 3D fighting game from CyberConnect2. Based on the anime adaption of the Demon Slayer manga series, the game follows the events of the first season and features exploration elements coupled with various boss battles. As with most anime adaptations, the game features a whole host of characters that will need

How to Destroy Nest Nodes in Back 4 Blood

Top GamesImage courtesy of Turtle Rock StudiosNest Nodes are a recurring feature in Back 4 Blood. Here's how to destroy them.Players making their way through Turtle Rock Studios' Back 4 Blood will eventually encounter Nest Nodes. These grotesque masses can be found attached to certain areas, blocking the way forward. You'll notice a trail of red tendrils, created by the Ridden, all leading up to a center point that usually blocks an entryway of some sort. This is where you'll find the Nest Nodes.There'll be many objectives throughout the game

Shiny Zacian, Zamazenta Pokémon Sword and Shield distribution announced through GameStop

After distribution was announced for Pokémon Sword and Shield players in Japan, those in the West will finally be able to get their hands on Shiny forms of Zamazenta and Zacian thanks to a promotion with GameStop. As reported by PokeBeach, there will be a pair of distribution windows for those in the U.S. to head into GameStop and receive the two shiny forms to their respective games. Shiny Zacian will be available from Oct. 22 until Nov. 11 but will only be downloadable to Pokémon Shield games. Alternatively, Shiny

Back 4 Blood Doc Guide: Best Weapons and Cards

Top GamesImage courtesy of Turtle Rock StudiosOne of the Cleaners in Back 4 Blood is Doc. Here's what you need to know in order to play her perfectly. Doc plays a unique role in Back 4 Blood. As a dedicated healer, Doc has been instrumental in keeping Fort Hope running. Doc's coveted medical background certainly makes her a valuable asset to any team combating the apocalypse, not to mention she's pretty handy with a gun. If you're looking to play the healer role in Back 4 Blood, look no further

Is Disco Elysium on Xbox Game Pass?

Top GamesImage courtesy of ZA/UMMany players are asking if ZA/UM's non-traditional RPG, Disco Elysium, is coming to Xbox Game Pass. Here's what you need to know. Disco Elysium is an unique RPG. Players take control of a character who wakes up in a hotel room, hungover, and with no memory of his own identity. Set in a futuristic open world, the game features no combat. Instead, players use skill checks and dialogue trees to progress through the game and piece together the missing parts of the character's memory. Originally released

FIFA Game Could be Renamed EA Sports FC, According to Documents

FIFAImage courtesy of EA SportsEA have been exploring the possibility of renaming FIFA, with filed applications leaning towards "EA Sports FC."Recently, EA Sports revealed that they could be choosing to rename the FIFA franchise at some point in the future. With the publisher in the process of renewing their naming rights agreement with FIFA, it has since emerged that the company has begun filing trademark applications for a new name. The applications have been filed with the UK’s Intellectual Property Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office on Oct.

How to Open the Du or Die Locked Door in Far Cry 6

Top GamesImage courtesy of UbisoftIf you're stuck wondering how to open the Du or Die locked door in Far Cry 6, don't worry - here's what you need to know.Far Cry 6 has finally launched and many players are getting stuck into what the island of Yara has to offer. This world offers many hidden secrets and areas just waiting to be discovered, some proving to be more of a challenge to access than others. If you've stumbled across a certain locked door underneath Fort Quito, you're probably left wondering